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Cargo Ship Carrying Electric Vehicles Burns Off Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard said it would allow the fire to burn because the cars’ lithium-ion batteries could explode. The ship’s crew escaped on a lifeboat.

By Francesca Regalado

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Iceland Ice Wall Collapse: 1 Tourist Is Dead and 2 Are Trapped

The tourists were part of a group exploring a glacier in southeastern Iceland when an ice canyon wall collapsed. A fourth tourist was rescued, officials said.

By Alexandra E. Petri

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Biden Hardens Protection Against Cybersecurity Threats to Ports

An executive order expands powers to the Department of Homeland Security amid increased fears of a conflict with China.

By Katie Rogers

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U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Stranded Rower in the Pacific Ocean

An American man’s rowboat had capsized in the Pacific. Low on battery, he put out a call for help.

By Mike Ives